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as in fires
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
BB guns shoot small round metal pellets
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as in pops
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
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as in rushes
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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as in photographs
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in casts
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in shouts
to voice one's opinions freely with force
you've been wanting to say something since this meeting started, so shoot
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as in sprinkles
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in sends
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
shot a congratulatory e-mail to his friend as soon as he heard the good news
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as in limbs
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant
collected the most tender shoots for the vegetable dish he was making
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as in pains
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
there'd be a shoot of pain from that molar whenever I bit down
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Recent Examples of shoots
Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Brandon Hagel shoots the wrong way and Oliver Bjorkstrand just hasn’t worked.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Gui Santos #15 of the Golden State Warriors shoots against Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Toyota Center on March 05, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The biggest difference between the new Taser and the older style is that the newer model shoots one probe at a time and can be loaded with as many as 10 probes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Steamboat Geyser, which shoots water 300 feet skyward—higher than from any geyser on earth—oftentimes steals the show at Norris Basin in Yellowstone National Park.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
That shoots past the seven-day limit by seven days.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Maybe the absence of specific settings doesn’t matter that much, but the auto-da-fé scene is anything but clear — and who shoots Rodrigo?
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
After rescuing her daughter, Sid shoots both Marco and Jessica dead (the latter with a Tatum assist) before getting anything resembling a cogent explanation.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Green shoots are starting to appear thanks to Bath & Body Works’ new strategy, but growth won’t return until at least 2027, according to chief executive officer Daniel Heaf.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Mar. 2026
As the weather warms and the first green shoots appear after the winter, many gardeners are eager to start tidying up their yard.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Like interior photographers, most stylists are open to traveling for shoots.
—Kyle Hoepner, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Tumbleweed’s lone saving grace is the edibility of its young shoots.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Once shoots appear, place them 2 inches below the grow lights for 12 to 16 hours daily.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Aldo contends he was assaulted during international trips, at Neverland Ranch, in New York, at the family residence, and at video shoots and recording sessions.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Sterling shoots over 40% from range.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Brandon Hagel shoots the wrong way and Oliver Bjorkstrand just hasn’t worked.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Gui Santos #15 of the Golden State Warriors shoots against Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Toyota Center on March 05, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The biggest difference between the new Taser and the older style is that the newer model shoots one probe at a time and can be loaded with as many as 10 probes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Steamboat Geyser, which shoots water 300 feet skyward—higher than from any geyser on earth—oftentimes steals the show at Norris Basin in Yellowstone National Park.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
That shoots past the seven-day limit by seven days.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Maybe the absence of specific settings doesn’t matter that much, but the auto-da-fé scene is anything but clear — and who shoots Rodrigo?
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
After rescuing her daughter, Sid shoots both Marco and Jessica dead (the latter with a Tatum assist) before getting anything resembling a cogent explanation.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
When the new shoots appear, prune away all of them except the two most graceful.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Green shoots are starting to appear thanks to Bath & Body Works’ new strategy, but growth won’t return until at least 2027, according to chief executive officer Daniel Heaf.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Mar. 2026
As the weather warms and the first green shoots appear after the winter, many gardeners are eager to start tidying up their yard.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Like interior photographers, most stylists are open to traveling for shoots.
—Kyle Hoepner, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Tumbleweed’s lone saving grace is the edibility of its young shoots.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Once shoots appear, place them 2 inches below the grow lights for 12 to 16 hours daily.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Aldo contends he was assaulted during international trips, at Neverland Ranch, in New York, at the family residence, and at video shoots and recording sessions.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoots
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If a minor fires the gun and inflicts harm on themselves or another individual, the person who failed to store the gun properly could face a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $7,500, or both.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Magnano then fires nine shots toward Jones, Jones immediately collapses to the ground as people in the area could be heard letting out horrific screams and cries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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Costumed children and adults flood the streets, and music blasts from rooftop parties as residents party until dawn.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lego Icons Project Hail Mary Spacecraft Project Hail Mary blasts into theaters March 20, but fans can start the adventure early by building a microscale replica of the spacecraft ahead of the film’s release.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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But when her childhood friend Pinky (Amanda Oruh) pops back into her life, Lady’s dormant emotions start to come to the surface.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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That's when a man pops his head out.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Gary, in his mail truck, rushes over to pick Ennis up.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kadri took line rushes during warmups with Valeri Nichushkin and Brock Nelson, but Bednar wanted to start the fan favorite in his return and just stuck with it.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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The controversy centers around Lifetouch, a company that photographs millions of students nationwide each year.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some districts in the region are issuing instructions for parents on how to opt out of services provided by the giant company that photographs over 15 million students every fall.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
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While some current political debate casts doubt about the value of higher education, research consistently shows that a bachelor’s degree remains one of the strongest predictors of long-term economic mobility.—
Jeremy Haefner,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The ceremony’s cancellation, coming just weeks before the Academy Awards, casts a shadow over the upcoming contraction negotiations between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios and streamers.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Koy shouts, his excitement echoing in the stadium.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mars in your expressive 5th house shouts to reactive Uranus in your 8th House of Inheritances.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Groff sprinkles this punchy, athletic syntax over a slew of intricate settings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Much like Knives Out, the movie takes a much more lighthearted approach and sprinkles humor throughout.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
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